The Best Restaurants in Ticino, Graubünden & St. Moritz

Ticino and the sun-kissed Engadine are where Switzerland turns Mediterranean. A place where polenta is an everyday staple and the ravioli taste almost as good as Nonna’s in Bergamo.

The south of Switzerland offers some of the country’s most charming Italian restaurants – from rustic grotti to alpine fine dining with lake views. And yes, sometimes you forget you’re even in Switzerland.

Ticino

Grotto della Salute, Lugano-Massagno

A classic that never fails to surprise. Open fires and chestnut trees set the scene for homemade casoncelli, tender veal and a torta della nonna you won’t forget. Unpretentious, warm and truly authentic.

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Osteria Gallo d’Oro, Davesco-Soragno near Lugano

This osteria focuses on homemade Tuscan specialities, crafted with the finest ingredients. The sea bass tartare is superb, the same goes for the rack of lamb or even a simple salad of puntarelle and anchovies.

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Acqua e Farina, Lugano

If you’re looking for true Neapolitan pizza in Ticino, this is the place to be. The dough rests for 72 hours before hitting the oven. And don’t miss out on the gnocchi or the zeppoline.

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Locanda Orico, Bellinzona

Lorenzo Albrici is rightly considered one of Ticino’s best chefs, and he impressively shows off his skills with a blend of Italian and French cuisine. Insider tip: the weekday lunch menu and daily specials offer great value.

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Ristorante Da Enzo, Ponte Brolla

Located right by the Maggia river and with a garden almost too picturesque to be true, the dishes here display the best of Italian-Swiss finesse. Home-grown vegetables, a varied menu, and daily specials that are always worth the trip.

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Graubünden

Da Noi, Chur

They’ve mastered spaghetti alle vongole, but the veal escalope in a white wine and lemon sauce with homemade tagliatelle is equally divine. Vegan guests can look forward to a surprise dish from the chef.

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Conrad’s Easy, Silvaplana

Sometimes you can’t beat simple and relaxed. People travel from near and far for the legendary pizza al metro. Also recommended: homemade ravioli al brasato and Japanese-inspired tuna tartare.

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St. Moritz

Chesa Veglia, St. Moritz

A charming rustic establishment at Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, serving original wood-fired pizza and heartfelt Italian classics in a cosy, timbered setting. Their legendary Dama Bianca – a white pizza with taleggio, parmesan, buffalo mozzarella and Périgord truffle – is famous well beyond the Alps.

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Da Vittorio, St. Moritz

Italian fine dining at its best. The Cerea brothers (from the 3‑star Michelin flagship near Bergamo) bring their cuisine to an unmistakably alpine setting in St. Moritz every winter. Rabbit ragout, polenta espuma and Alba truffles… The best Italian restaurant in Switzerland according to GaultMillau!

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Langosteria, St. Moritz

On one of St. Moritz’s most stunning sun terraces, chef Antonio D’Ambrosio serves the finest seafood – 2,000 metres above sea level! Polpo, scampi and gamberi meet alpine party vibes and a popularity that’s entirely justified.

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You can find the full list of the 150 best Italian restaurants in Switzerland in the ​“Bella Italia!” guide by GaultMillau, presented by Cornèrcard.

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